Music Reviews
Sledding With Tigers - The Kids Will Be Alright, Eventually (Song)
The Kids Will Be Alright, Eventually is a song by Sledding With Tigers and is the opening song on their third album, The Arrested Cats. Opening up with an acoustic guitar pattern, the track starts off at a very fair pace and an empty sound. Despite this, the sound …
Summer love by Justin Timberlake
Summer love by Justin Timberlake is a real romantic song about how this guy dates this girl for the summer but he don’t want what they have to be just summer love. It is the perfect song for young couples who fall in love during the summer and …
Celine Dion: Let’s Talk About Love CD
The liner notes are essentially just the lyrics, but it is pretty thick considering that there are 16 songs on the CD. I do wish they were easier to read. Give me old fashioned LP records when you didn’t need a magnifying glass to read lyrics.
Treat Her …
Laundry Service Album by Shakira
Shakira is one of those artists who has been extremely successful yet somehow manages to fly under the radar until she has huge hits like “She Wolf” or “Beautiful Liar”. She has always been one of my favorite female recording artists because she is an amazing vocalist as well …
The Cranberries - Bury The Hatchet (1999)
After the difficulties which arose with To The Faithful Departed, The Cranberries decided to call it quits for a while, they returned to their long-neglected families, had those breaks they really really needed, since the beginnining of their career. This is pretty much the background story to Bury The …
Metallica - Just A Bullet Away (Song)
Just A Bullet Away is a song by Metallica which debuted at one of the band’s anniversary shows in San Francisco, California. With the working title of Shine, many fans may have heard snippets from Mission Metallica clips while the band was writing Death Magnetic. As many fans looked …
Justin Timberlake
I hate Justin Timberlake. He is flat out boastful, arrogant and an ass. His songs are not that good as well. I think the only reason that Justin Timberlake made it through as an artist is the fact that the bosses in the NSYNC’s management group decided that they …
Weezer - Mykel And Carli (Song)
Mykel and Carli is a song by Weezer which strays away from their typical power-pop sound and strikes me as being a bit more developed. Opening up in a very acoustic fashion with just an acoustic guitar and a simple harmonica pattern, the rest of the band soon comes …
Alabama: For the Record - Number One Hits CD
The Alabama: For the Record - Number One Hits CD celebrates the country music group Alabama. It’s also called 41 because they’ve had an amazing 41 hit records. It’s a wonder compilation of songs that range from upbeat to the ballad and culls the best from those …
The Doors - The Spy (Song)
The Spy is a song by The Doors which appears on their album Morrison Hotel. The track starts off with a lazy sounding guitar riff in the right channel accompanied by a piano and bass line which give some depth to the song. Morrison comes in with the vocals …
Nickelback: All The Right Reasons
Nickelback’s album “All The Right Reasons” is my favorite album ever. Honestly, I can’t think of any other album in the world that I like more than this one. What do I feel so strongly about it? The fact that every song on it is great! I don’t mind …
Best I ever had by Gary Allan
Best I ever had by Gary Allan is a song that is sad but I like it any how. This song talks about how this guy is realizing that the girl that he wants is just the best he ever had but it is sad in the way she …
Green Day - Stuck With Me (Song)
Stuck With Me is a song by Green Day which appears on their album Insomniac. Right from the start, you certainly get hit with that traditional Green Day sound of distorted power chords played in a repetitive structure. I don’t mean for this description to sound unpleasant or anything, …
Bob Dylan - Desire
Overview - Desire, Bob Dylan’s seventeenth studio album, features a lot of storytelling lyrics and even biographical lyrics, as heard on Hurricane and on Joey. To be honest, most of these tracks just strike me as solid but there are also some tracks which I personally think are good …
Everything I’m not by the Veronicas
To me this song every thing I’m not by the veronicas is a song you should listen to after you break up with your boy friend because it takes care of a lot of feelings you may have because more than likely you broke up with the guy because …
The John Lennon Collection
John Lennon will live on forever in his music. At this time when our nation is at war, it seems a mandate to re-explore the music of John Lennon and think about the themes of peace, love, and freedom.
The songs that move me the most in this collection …
Barbra Streisand: Christmas Memories CD
Barbra Streisand and holiday tunes: what a combination, but it works, and it works well. Barbra Streisand: Christmas Memories CD is a collection of 12 songs, new to Streisand and not repeats from her first holiday album done decades ago, with the exception of Ava Maria, though it’s …
The Rolling Stones - I’m Going Down (Song)
I’m Going Down is a song by The Rolling Stones which appears on their album Metamorphosis. The song starts out in sort of a generic rock sound which I swear I’ve heard from The Rolling Stones and various other bands countless times, but I’ll move on from here. Jagger …
Metallica - The Frayed Ends Of Sanity (Song)
In my review of The Shortest Straw, I said it was one of two songs that I would pick if I had to choose individual tracks which represent And Justice For All as a whole, The Frayed Ends Of Sanity would be my second choice. I said that The …
Iron Maiden - Lightning Strikes Twice (Song)
Lightning Strikes Twice is a song by Iron Maiden which appears on their record Virtual XI. The track starts off in a very melodic fashion with a clean guitar part as well as a lead melodic solo coming through the left channel of the track as you can also …
Not Afraid- Eminem
Listening to this song when Im totally mad about something, it makes you realize what good music really is. It provokes an emotion inside of you, thats exactly what this song does. Eminem may be known for his dirty lyrics and choice language but he is one of the …
Because of You by Kelly Clarkson
This song, Because of You by Kelly Clarkson is really sweet and painful to listen to if you are on a heartbreak spree. I wonder how did singer Kelly Clarkson managed to sing such a sweet and if you listen to this song, you could really feel the pain …
Not The Half Has Been Told CD of Monica McCoy
“Not the Half Has Been Told” CD by Monica McCoy is one music album that uplifts my soul and spirit. The selections are filled with blessings! Each time I’d hear this music album it made me think that singing songs for Jesus is a worshipping experience. It is not …
Whats er name by green day
Whats er name by green day is a song that talks bout how a guy thinks he sees a girl he once dated and he is now thinking about her again but he can not remember her name but he remembers her face. He now is wondering how she …
Linda Davis: Shoot for the Moon CD
First off, I want to say that Linda Davis: Shoot for the Moon CD has a great liner jacket. On quality paper, all of the lyrics are printed in a readable fashion, with a decent font and light background. Better still for her fans, when you open …
Amy Whine house at Glastonberry
Recently late at night i turned on the tv bbc1 to find they where showing some footage of Amy Whinehouse at Glastonberry (for all you guys who arnt from the uk glastonberry is a huge festival where alot of stars play live).
It showed several songs of Amy who …
X&Y by COLDPLAY
To be honest, i’ve never been a great fan of coldplay, and So I wasn’t very excited about listening to their newest album, X&Y, released on june 6th, 2005. I put the headphone on, and steady notes of the same Coldplay-ish music came pouring in.
X&Y claims to have used …
The Rolling Stones - Under The Boardwalk (Song)
Under The Boardwalk is a track by The Rolling Stones which appears on The Rolling Stones No. 2. I’m aware that this song is a cover so I cannot really comment on the structure of the actual songwriting of the track so I’ll be focusing on the execution of …
Iyiyi- Cody Simpson (Single)
Iyiyi love this song!! (haha get it) This is one of Codys first songs on iTunes with the other one being Summertime. I came across Cody on YouTube actually and fell in love with him instantly. You cannot help but just fall in love with this talented aussie. This …
Lacuna Coil
I was listening to a TV channel called, “Music Choice” when my ears happened upon the sounds of Lacuna Coil. I believe the first song of theirs I heard was called “Swamped”. I loved the raunchy voice of the girl who sings lead vocals, and the melodic notes of …
Led Zeppelin 4
Led Zeppelin IV is the band’s most popular effort to date.With the success of “Stairway To Heaven”, the band was immortalized as true pioneers of popular music.I love every song on this album and consider it a testament of their artistic innovation.Everyone I know considers this band a major …
Radiohead - Subterranean Homesick Alien (Song)
Subterranean Homesick Alien is a song by Radiohead which appears on their record OK Computer. The track opens up with an interesting rhythm guitar pattern before a lead guitar part begins to play over it and also some background noises gives a listener the impression like they’re in space, …
System Of A Down Toxicity
This is System Of A Down’s second album again produced by Rick Rubin and released in September of 2001. This was the band’s breakthrough album and it debuted at number 1 on US and Canadian charts with the help of single Chop Suey! this album did great, not to …
“Ignition (Remix)” (2003): R. Kelly
R. Kelly
“Ignition (Remix)”
Chocolate Factory
Jive Records
Director: Billie Woodruff.
The director of the utmost ghetto R. Kelly video “Feeling On Yo’ Booty” returns here for an even more ghetto video “Ignition (Remix)”, the first single and music video from R. Kelly’s album “Chocolate Factory”. I guess R. Kelly finally realized his …
Head Sprung mini-video by LL Cool J (MTV network spot)
I do believe that MTV is trying to hype of LL Cool J and has put together a bunch of mini spots to show that this 30-something (almost 40) rapper is still just as relevant as he was when he was performing songs like “Mama Said Knock You Out.” …
D’Addario XL Nickel Round Wound Electric Guitar Strings
I bought a pack of 5 sets of D’Addario XL Nickel Round Wound strings over at my local music store one day because they were on sale for a couple bucks a set. According to the case, they are known as “The Player’s Choice”, and they are apparently the …
Coutesy of the Red White and Blue
Courtesy of The Red White and Blue is one of several songs that came out after 911. It is sung by Toby Keith. Having spent twelve years in the Army this song has an extra special meaning to me. It makes you feel proud to be an American first …
The Flaming Lips - The Ceiling Is Bendin’ (Song)
The Ceiling Is Bendin’ is a song by the Flaming Lips and the sixth song on their album Oh My Gawd. Opening up with a drum and bass part which fades in and out repeatedly, Coyne comes in with the vocals of the track which thankfully has some character …
Megadeth - Psychotron (Song)
Psychotron is a song by Megadeth which appears on their record Countdown To Extinction. The track opens up with a heavy guitar rhythm at a moderate tempo along with some pounding drums and bass as well. Mustaine comes in with the vocals of this track with a delivery where …
“Change Clothes” (2003): Jay-Z
Jay-Z
“Change Clothes”
The Black Album
Roc-A-Fella Records
Jay-Z decides to throw his thug life out the window and make videos for homosexuals. “Change Clothes” is the first single and music video off of his eighth and purposed final album titled “The Black Album”, but we all know that wasn’t the case being …
Tool Undertow
Undertow is the reason for the success and rise of the band in the early days.Point Blank, Tool paints an abstract picture with sound experimentation.Each arrangement is meant to provoke thought and expression.The band utilizes unique talents that blend into a dark reality.This band is not for everybody.Sure they …
The Jimi Hendrix Experience: Are You Experienced?
This is the debut album of the guitar god himself.Jimi Hendrix is known the world around for practically inventing solo guitar playing.Many might argue that great guitarists came before him and Jimi praisies his influences.However, no one was ever as innovative or experimental when it came to the capability …
Slayer - War Zone (Song)
War Zone is a song by Slayer which starts off like most of Slayer’s tracks do: very fast and very heavy. I will say that the double bass in the introduction of this track sounds nice but the guitar part just sort of strikes me as generic and doesn’t …
Warrant-You’re the only Hell your Momma ever Raised(song)
One of the songs off the Warrant Cherry Pie album that is one of the best songs off it is the song You’re The Only Hell Your Mamma ever raised. This song starts off with a cool guitar chord intro that splits into two different guitars and it has …
Song: Alejandro by Lady Gaga
Once again Lady Gaga gives us another amazing single. I love Alejandro with its throwback to past hits ranging from ABBA’s “Fernando” to Madonna’s “La Isla Bonita”. I have a hard time getting this song out of my head every time I hear it which is a …
El Camino 2011 Album by The Black Keys
The Black Keys are really hot right now. And I feel sorry that I happened to find out about this band only along with everybody else, during the wave, the tsunami of their breaking into the mainstream, and not earlier than that.
El Camino is a great album, and I …
Neutral Milk Hotel - April 8th (Song)
April 8th is a song by Neutral Milk Hotel and is the penultimate song on their debut album On Avery Island. Though Three Peaches, another song on this album, had a pretty dark and sad sound to it, I must say that April 8th is easily the darkest track …
The Offspring Ixnay on the Hombre Album
This album is not one of my favorites to be honest, but it’s by no means a bad album, all I am saying is compared to other albums like Americana and Smash, this is a bit lower on my list of The Offspring’s albums. Still it’s an overall solid …
Garth and Walmart by Garth Brooks
Garth and Wal-Mart is a parody done by Garth Brooks. I love this song. It should be a wake up call to all Americans that Wal-Mart is part of the decline in our lifestyle and economy here in America. Wal-Mart has already run out millions of small businesses who …
Jimi Hendrix - Bleeding Heart (Song)
Bleeding Heart is a cover done by Jimi Hendrix which is on his most recent posthumous album, Valleys Of Neptune. The track certainly has a definitive blues-rock rhythm and feel to it, like a lot of songs which Hendrix worked with. I have to say that I love the …
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